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Essential oils are becoming an accepted alternative health product to have in your home and first aid kit. They offer a wide range of benefits, from preventing and treating infections to deterring flies and helping you sleep. You can add a dash of holistic health to...

To create long, strong, healthy nails, you need to look after your hands. Nails grow from an area called the matrix at the root of the nail. It constantly regenerates cells, packing the old cells together to form the nail. The cuticle protects the nail bed, keeping...

There are a number of reasons why you might want to stop using commercial moisturisers and cleansers. The ‘no poo’ method aims to use naturally-available alternatives to avoid exposure to chemicals commonly found in commercial shampoos and conditioners. If you suffer...

For centuries, indigenous groups have used plant-based methods of deterring mosquitoes. The Māori used manuka, Indians used neem leaves and Chinese traditional medicine espouses the use of lemon eucalyptus. All these plants have naturally-occurring chemicals to...

Turmeric has been used in India as a cure for almost everything since 2000 BC. In the South of India, the Vedic culture used it in cooking, religious ceremonies and for a variety of stomach and skin complaints. Known scientifically as curcuma longa, turmeric is a...

When kids are off climbing trees, digging in the sandpit and running in the playground, scrapes and bruises are an everyday occurrence. Children also pick up colds and viruses from their playmates, and then bring them home to the family. As a parent you don’t want to...

For a number of minor day-to-day injuries, there are effective natural treatments. While serious disease or illness must receive medical treatment from professionals, try using one of following options next time a family member needs some minor first aid. Activated...

Eczema is painful and uncomfortable. The triggers are varied and difficult to establish, ranging from food allergies, fibres like wool that irritate the skin, and some soaps and chemicals. The best cure is prevention. For the most common allergens - wheat, dairy,...

Skin is the largest organ in the body. The skin barrier performs an essential service in keeping us healthy and alive. While protecting us from outside threats, such as bacteria and viruses, it also has a far more important job: keeping moisture inside our bodies....